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Vacaville Police Arrest Suspected DUI Driver Found Asleep in Moving Tesla

The case shows that driver-assist systems still require a sober, alert human at the wheel.

Overview

  • A community caller reported just after 11 a.m. Wednesday that a driver was slumped as a Tesla kept rolling through Vacaville.
  • The caller stayed on the line and directed officers to Elmira Road and Shasta Drive, where police brought the car to a safe stop.
  • Police say the driver was not having a medical emergency and was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.
  • Officers arrested the man on suspicion of DUI and noted wine and takeout food inside the vehicle, with no injuries reported.
  • In a public reminder, Vacaville police said assistive driving features do not replace a conscious, sober driver under California law.